NY Panel Upholds Denial of Psychological‑Injury Claim
- A New York appellate court affirmed a Workers’ Compensation Board decision denying a custodial worker’s claim for psychological injuries allegedly caused by unsanitary conditions at a migrant processing center.
- The Board found his stress was not greater than that experienced by similarly situated employees.
- It credited testimony that PPE was available and that his exposure occurred over a brief period.
- As a result, the claim was deemed non‑accidental and not compensable.
Painter’s Injury on Belichick Property Tied to Workplace‑Injury Claim
- A painter sued after falling from scaffolding while performing contracted work on Bill Belichick’s Nantucket property.
- The complaint describes injuries sustained in the course of employment that would typically trigger a workers’ compensation claim.
- t alleges unsafe conditions contributed to the fall during his assigned duties.
- The filing outlines his medical treatment and lost‑time impacts associated with the workplace injury.
Attorney Explains Key Rights for Injured Workers
- A KADN News 15 segment featured a trial attorney outlining what injured employees need to know about workers’ compensation.
- She explained that comp covers injuries arising out of and in the course of employment.
- The discussion highlighted that workers do not need to prove fault to receive benefits.
- It also distinguished workers’ compensation claims from other types of injury actions.